Real Estate

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - If you are getting ready to sell your home, you may want to consider what your asking price says to potential buyers. In this weeks Real Estate Matters, Brian Bouchard caught up with Stephanie Fields from Fields Realty and she tells us why setting the right price can make all the difference.

On this segment of Real Estate Matters, realtor Stephanie Fields talks about the importance of a good credit score and how it relates to home buying.

On this segment of Real Estate Matters realtor Stephanie Fields talks about why preapproval is even more important this year.

The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the sale of three properties in Aroostook and Penobscot counties on Jan. 29, 2024, so they can be repurposed to better benefit the public. At their meeting at the University of Maine (UMaine), the Board of Trustees gave final...

Dwindling tuition revenues, a student preference for remote learning and financial deficits are factors.

PRESQUE ISLE (BDN) -- For the same price as a condominium in southern Maine, you could get a 12,000-square-foot mansion in Presque Isle with some crazy features. The $650,000 property at 123 Hardy St. was built in the 1970s. It would be millions in other parts of Maine, with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a large indoor pool and a seven-car garage. Other amenities include several living areas, offices, six working fireplaces, a walk-in closet and pantry, a gym and a finished basement with a bar, pool table and foosball.

The $650,000 property at 123 Hardy St. was built in the 1970s and would cost millions in other parts of Maine.

On this segment of Real Estate Matters we learn what basic steps to be taken if you're wanting to buy a home this New Year.

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -On this segment of Real Estate Matters we discuss considering retirement or recently retired? It’s an opportune moment to evaluate whether your current residence aligns with the lifestyle you envision for the next phase of your life. Reflecting on the duration of your stay in your current home is crucial.

On this segment of Real Estate Matters, realtor Stephanie Fields talk about the various programs and resources that exist in helping people purchase a home.

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -On this segment of Real Estate Matters the topic of discussion is how VA loans can help make homeownership dreams come true. How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it’s essential to learn about this program and its advantages. Here are some important things to know about VA loans before you buy a home. The Many Advantages of VA Home Loans VA home loans provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have served our nation, and they’re a great benefit for buyers who qualify. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs: Options for No Down Payment: Qualified borrowers can often purchase a home with no down payment. That’s a huge weight lifted when you’re trying to save for a home. Limited Closing Costs: There are limits on the types of closing costs you pay when you qualify for a VA home loan. So, more money stays in your pocket when it’s time to seal the deal. Don’t Require Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI):Many other loans with down payments under 20% require PMI. VA loans do not, which means veterans can save on their monthly housing costs. A recent article from Veterans United sums up just how impactful this loan option can be: ”For the vast majority of military borrowers, VA loans represent the most powerful lending program on the market. These flexible, $0-down payment mortgages have helped more than 24 million service members become homeowners since 1944.”The infographic below explains in more detail- (go over graphic)Bottom Line Owning a home is the American Dream. Veterans sacrifice a lot to protect our country, and one way we can show our appreciation is by making sure they know all the benefits of VA home loans.

On this segment of Real Estate Matters talking about the impact climate change can have on the real estate market.

You don’t see homes like this very often in Maine or anywhere. The house in Presque Isle has everything including an indoor pool. And there’s so much more. (See the gallery below). Presque Isle Home has it All. The house sits at 123 Hardy St. in Star City....

On this segment of Real Estate Matters we talk about giving a home better curb appeal in the selling market.

To promote the return commerce, Fort Fairfield reversed a longstanding trend that prioritized housing over business development.

You don’t see homes like this very often in Maine or anywhere. The house in Presque Isle has everything including an indoor pool. And there’s so much more. (See the gallery below). Presque Isle Home has it All. The house sits at 123 Hardy St. in Star City....